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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1891

Page

5

Silver issue in Ohio to dodge tariff problem

Washington reports on Senate Sherman silver coinage speech and Ohio campaign. Republican leaders hope tariff issue fades as Democrats face a pro silver plank. Brice and Campbell opposed unrestricted coinage while aiming to avoid alienating sound money Democrats. Ratification of Congo treaty discussed with extended deadline. Invoices of consigned goods debated. Treasury to consider extension and simpler compliance steps.

Washington Post Sherman Treasury Secretary Foster Ohio Foster Senate Calvin S. Brice Campbell McKinley Congo United States Africa Ashburton Millard Fillmore William E. Chandler Blaine Chandler

Waltham Taxpayers List From Assessors Show Big Names

A special from Waltham lists heavy taxpayers based on the assessors’ roll. Notable entries include American Waltham Watch Company at 17630 20, United States Water Company 72960, Massachusetts firms and numerous individuals such as Minnie F. Adams, H. L. Hovey, Cornelia Warren, Mrs Harriet Walker, and Francis Buttrick, with varying assessed amounts. The compilation reflects large corporate and private holdings in late August.

Waltham Minnie FE. Adams Daniel Carey Waltham National Bank Same George H. Whitford Leonard Lawrence Et al Silas A. Barton Edwin Kowker James H. Ellison John B.arnum Henrietta Farnum Charles W. Fogg Arthur I. Lyman Philip H. Sears Sarah Sears Thomas IP. Smith John and Augustus W. Lowell Robert Treat Paine Cornelia Warren Boston Manufacturing Company Elizabeth G. Pright B. A. Goodell H. L. Hovey Lowell Land Company Yah Parmenter Harriet S. Walker Mary Harriet Walker Mary E. Warner E W. Wentworth A. D. Handy J. A. Lincoln American Waltham Watch Company E. P. Wadsworth American Watch Tool Company H. P. Harrington

Solid Men of Brookline Tax List Over $1000

Brookline town records publish a tax list of residents and non residents paying more than $1000 into the town treasury. Notable names appear with large sums from F W Lawrence to Henry N Richards, plus estates and trusteeships. The rate is 11 on 1000.

Brookline Town F. W. Lawrence Theo. F. von Aroum Sarah E. Lawrence Hetty 8. Cunningham Susan C. Lawrence Charles A. Cotting Dexter N. Richards William H. Lincoln Andrew J. Houghton George F. Bové William W. Potter Moses Kimball Henry Upham Joseph Whitney James P. Stearns Luther M. Merrill Henry 8. Chase David 8. Coolidge Martha H. McKay E. C. Wilson Joe Sawyer James Driscoll Thomas Howe FE. Thomas Daniel _W. _Russell Charles L. Flint William HW. Hill William H. Hill George W. Armstrong Charles O. Foster Peder Olsen Timothy Corey Thomas B. Griger William J T. B. Griggs John D. Sturtevant Otis Shepard George Batey Blake Arthur W. Blake John Gibbs John Panter Brookline National Bank Brookline Gas Light Company Tappan FE. Francis K. C. Emerson William J. Bowditch Eugene K. Knapp John ‘Taylor Samuel Philbrick Albert A. Cobb John Townsend Elizabeth B. Bowditch Henrietta 5. Sargent Eb. Schlesinger Robert ©. Winthrop Adele G. Thayer William EF. Weld John EF. Hartt Henry N. Richards William H. Allen Anna L. Amory Aspinwall Land Company Boston University Brookline Land Company Arthur L. Roteh David Sears David, Emily E Henry F. Sears Frederick Kk. Sears Knyvet W Sears West End Land Company

Biggest hotel in Boston faces major expansion

Rumors say Parker House will absorb the Park House property at Bosworth and Chapman to create a larger, city landmark. Plans mention converting Tremont street bar fittings into a ladies dining room and reworking the corner store for a new bar, with changes tied to lease expiries in two to three years.

Boston Parker House Tremont School Streets Chapman Place Harvey D. Parker Messrs .J. Reed Whipple & Co Park House Bosworth Street Parker Park Tremont Street

Notable Local Figures Die in Malden and Manchester

Mr John T Winship longtime Malden resident and former New England Lancaster Mills agent died of paralysis at 60 Lincoln Street He leaves a widow and daughter Mrs George W Tufts Mr Moses Gibson a Lowell businessman died yesterday Richard Lyman longtime Manchester resident died yesterday Charles L Brockway of Middleton Conn died yesterday afternoon brain fever aged 36 He served in Lowell and Hartford politics and carried the electoral vote to Washington at the last election He was unmarried

John T. Winship Malden Lincoln Street Vermont Boston New England Lancaster Mills George W. Tufts Moses Gibson Lowell Lowell Co.operative Mills Association Richard Lyman Manchester Conn Charles L. Brockway Middleton Common Council Hartford Times New York World Connecticut Senate Washington

Hearing in Tibbetts suit against Lowell syndicate continues

General Butler led the first arrival for the continued hearing in the Tibbetts case against the Lowell telephone syndicate over stock at the bottom price. Arbiters Lowell Allen and Cadwell, Tibbetts and counsel were present. others were late. Ingham resumed cross examination as Glidden testified. Adjournment set to 10 o'clock today.

Lowell Syndicate General Butler Lowell H. L.tibbetts Lowell Telephone Syndicate Erie Telegraph and Telephone Allen and Cadwell Mr. Tibbetts Messrs. Marshal and Burke Ingham Glidden Coburn Bent Richardson W. A. Ingham Charles J. Glidden Erie Telegraph &Telephone Company

A Party of Present Endeavor Addresses Prohibition

Mr. George R. Cook, president of the Young Men's Prohibition Club, urges a break from old party bickering and posturing. He calls for action beyond past leaders and monuments, urging readers to move from nostalgia to present endeavor and future triumph.

George R. Cook Young Men’s Prohibition Club Post Office Custom House

Strike on two fishing boats sparks crew walkout

About forty-five crew members from fishing vessels Sylvester Whalen and Carrie E Phillips walked off yesterday after demanding that the boats cover a larger share of bait ice wharfage and towage costs. Captains refused the demand and the Carrie E Phillips captain allegedly ordered the men ashore prompting a strike.

Sylvester Whalen Carne E. Phillips Carrie E. Phillips

Allen Leads Campaign For Governor And U S Senate

A Lowell candidate Charley Allen is hailed as ready for Governor and soon a U S Senator. Crapo supporters probe organization gaps while Crapo faces a growing field and internal friction in Massachusetts politics. Delegates, caucuses, and looming party battles hint at a crowded convention with Cruz rivalries and possible withdrawals.

Allen Lowell Fost Charley Allen Commonwealth United States Colonel Allen Congress United States Senate Alien Mr. Crapo New Bedford Crapo Crapp Bishop Brackett

Trouble in the Ranks as East Boston Republicans Organize

Fourteen elderly Republicans met at Wescott Hall Meridian Street to organize a local Republican club led by E. M. McPherson Foreign Mortgage Commissioner. The meeting drew few participants amid claims of late notice and nepotistic aims. Motion to adjourn passed with plan to reconvene next Wednesday or by call of the chairman with broader publicity.

Boston Wescott Hall Meridian Street E. M. McPherson J. M. McPherson McPherson

State Committee Sets Tone for Conventions and Nominating Fights

The Republican State Committee met to finalize arrangements for the state convention with 20 members present. They formed a resolutions panel from each district and heard a delegation of colored men seeking a colored State Auditor candidate, but the committee rejected the idea, deeming it too risky this year.

Republican State Committee Burdett James F. Jackson Fall River William Reed Taunton Charles Fairchild Boston James F. Malone John Hopewell, Jr Cambridge Willard Howland Chelsea William H. Moody Havehill Littleton John R. Bullard Dedham B. Hopkins Worcester William 5. Loomis Holyoke Frederick H. Gillett Springfield J. H. Wolff Emery T. Morris M. R. de Martie C. W. Smith Colonel Armstrong

Gould Enters 1891 State Auditor Race for Republicans

Major J Henry Gould of Medfield Mass consents to seek the State Auditor nomination on the Republican ticket this fall. Correspondence from supporters shows longstanding backing and mutual pledges of support. Henry Gould says he has yielded to friends urging him to be considered, citing goodwill toward the Commonwealth.

J. Henry Gould Horrpane Mass Medfield William F. Draper Wiliam F. Draper Republican Party Commonwealth The the Commonwealth Henry Goutp

Melrose caucus turmoil threatens Barrett supporters

Melrose caucus motion unseats Speaker Bar ret and stirs GOP foes led by Senator B. Marvin Fernald. Fernald longs for Senate return, faces renomination challenge as Barrett allies mobilize to oppose him. Major Hocking’s town committee ouster fuels anger, with anti Barrett sentiment possibly aiding Governor Russell in the fall vote.

J. Barrett Frank Washburn Benjamin F. Butler Washburn Fernald John Larrabee Larrabee Melrose Barret B. Marvin Fernald Senate Barrett Major Hocking Allen Russell

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